Laura Weinke

Laura Weinke, 92, of Wausau, died peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 23, 2011, at Marywood Convalescent Center under the care of Aspirus Hospice. She was born to the late Arthur and Anna (Malueg) Schilling on March 17, 1918 in Wausau. On June 18, 1938 she married Cyril Weinke in Wausau. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2003. Laura enjoyed baking and crafting. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Ladies Aide at Salem Lutheran Church and the Bakers Dozen Homemakers Club. For over 30 years she worked at The Diner, cooking lunch specials and baking pies.
Survivors include her children, Sandra (Don) Schultz of Oostburg, WI, Sharon (Bob) Dale of Wausau, and Steven (Karen) Weinke of Wausau; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several step-great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Lucille Smith; brother, Melvin (Arlene) Schilling; sister-in-law, Gertrude Schilling; and many nieces, nephews, and friends including two very special friends, Phyllis Cooper and Elsie Campbell.
Laura was from a large family and was preceded in death by her husband; brothers, Elder, Raymond, Arvin, Harvey, and Leonard; sisters, Gladys Winters, Erma Kohler, Ruth Edelburg, and Mildred Schilling; and one step-granddaughter, Sharon DeGuzman.
Randy Will, Laurie Meyer, Stephanie Schultz, Nicholas and Ryan Weinke, and Janine Lindblom, will proudly be her pallbearers.
Funeral services will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, January 28, 2011 at Our Saviora�(TM)s Lutheran Church, 703 Flieth Street, Wausau, with The Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Visitation will begin on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Helke Funeral Home from 5-8 pm and continue on Friday at the church beginning at 10 am until the time of service. Burial in Restlawn Memorial Park.
You may sign the family guestbook at helke.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Umland, Aspirus Hospice and Palliative Care, the staff of Marywood, and to Pastor Edwards.